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Mashed Potato

Creamy potatoes

Serves

4

Prep time

20 minutes

Cook time

20 minutes

An easy to make family favourite. 

Ingredients

2.5kg  potatoes, peeled and roughly chopped 
300ml milk
1 tbsp butter
3 tbsps double cream
salt, to taste

Method

1. Place the potatoes in a large pan, fill with boiling water. Cook until the potatoes are fully soft, then strain.

2. In a second smaller pan, warm the milk, butter and cream.

3. Using a potato masher or ricer, mash the potato until smooth.

4. Now, incrementally mix in the milk mixture until a smooth creamy consistency has formed, season then serve.

Chef’s tips

Add a handful of rosemary and thyme to the milk while warming for extra flavour but remember to strain it before adding to the potatoes. 

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